Running Hard

SCRIPTURE
2 Cor 13:5-7 Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don't drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence, not mere hearsay, that Jesus Christ is in you. Test it out. If you fail the test, do something about it.

OBSERVATION
Life gets very busy and that leads to distractions. I have to monitor myself on a regular basis to see how I am doing. This is so very important. A lot of times getting so busy leaves me empty on the other side - then wondering how did I get here and even worse hating life and being frustrated. This can all be "monitored". As a mature Christian I should see the signs and know that God wants me to be careful and step away from the edge. He desires for me to put Him first and seek to "run" my life evident of showing that.

APPLICATION
Be more careful of running too hard and not putting a monitor to my heart. If I do find myself running on empty, stop and seek God.

PRAYER
Lord, thank You for Your Word today. God I need wisdom for my life when I'm surrounded by a culture running on empty. I want to be a team player God, even set the bar, but I need to place You first. I need to walk in obedience. God I ask You to help me monitor myself - give myself regular check ups. I ask for Your wisdom and direction in this. In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.